Arrays are a big theme in the new Common Core standards, starting in 2nd grade (2.OA.4 - Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 … [Read more...]

Understanding and memorizing multiplication facts is a prerequisite for 4th grade math. I provide three easy steps to motivate my third graders to become Multiplication Wizards!
1. Understand how … [Read more...]